Hooks' pitcher Forrest Whitley placed on disabled list, again

Hooks pitcher Forrest Whitley prepares to pitch during a game against the Arkansas Travelers on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Whitley left the game in the first inning with an injury.(Photo: Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times)Buy Photo

The Hooks announced Tuesday that right handed pitcher and Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 25.

Whitley was scheduled to make a start Aug. 24 but was a last-minute scratch with lat discomfort.

The 2016 first round draft pick is 0-2 with a 3.76 ERA and 34 strikeouts in eight appearances this season, that was shortened by a 50-game suspension to start the year.

The trip to the DL is the second of the season for the 20-year-old pitcher.

The Astros also announced catcher Brian McCann completed his rehab assignment as he returns from knee surgery. The 14-year MLB veteran was 3 for 15 in five games with the Hooks and hasn't played with the Astros since June 30.

Pitcher Ralph Garza was also assigned to Corpus Christi from Triple-A Fresno.

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Carlos Correa signs autographs before the Corpus Christi Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa, from the Houston Astros, is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

A young fan holds a Carlos Correa toy as he stands outside the home team tunnel at Whataburger Field before a Hooks game where Correa is playing on a rehab assignment Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, walks out of the home team tunnel at Whataburger Field before a Hooks game where he will be playing on a rehab assignment on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, walks out of the home team tunnel at Whataburger Field before a Hooks game where he will be playing on a rehab assignment on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, walks out of the home team tunnel at Whataburger Field before a Hooks game where he will be playing on a rehab assignment on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, warms up before the Corpus Christi Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, warms up before the Corpus Christi Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa signs autographs before the Corpus Christi Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa, from the Houston Astros, is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, at bat during the Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, plays in the Corpus Christi Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Carlos Correa, from the Houston Astros, at bat during the Hooks' game against the Tulsa Drillers at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa is currently playing for the Hooks on rehab assignment. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa talks to the media in the clubhouse at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa will be playing shortstop for the Corpus Christi Hooks as he rehabs a back injury. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa talks to the media in the clubhouse at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa will be playing shortstop for the Corpus Christi Hooks as he rehabs a back injury. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa talks to the media in the clubhouse at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa will be playing shortstop for the Corpus Christi Hooks as he rehabs a back injury. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa talks to the media in the clubhouse at Whataburger Field on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Correa will be playing shortstop for the Corpus Christi Hooks as he rehabs a back injury. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times,